Career Opportunity: Sales Assistant Public Sector & Regions
Are you a highly organized and proactive individual with a passion for sales support? The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is seeking a dedicated Sales Assistant to join their Public Sector and Regions team in Mpumalanga. This role offers a chance to play a pivotal part in maximizing revenue and supporting sales functions across Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
Job Profile
- Job Title: Sales Assistant Public sector and Regions: Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
- Division: Sales
- Department: Public sector and Regions
- Business Unit: Sales
- Scale code: 405
- SAP Position ID: 405
- Position Reports to: National Sales Manager Public sector and Regional Sales Managers
- Location: Mpumalanga Provincial Office (Nelspruit)
- Requisition ID: 13157
- Posted: 08/07/2026
- Closing Date: 14 August 2026
Purpose of the Position
To provide a support service to the Sales Segment function by working closely with the National Sales Manager (and where relevant Regional Sales Managers), Key Account Executives and Account Executives Sales in order to assist with the maximization of revenue.
Main Objectives (Key Performance Area)
Job Outputs and Responsibilities (Office Coordinator – Weight: 40%)
- Building and maintaining a network internally and externally to ensure prompt and efficient delivery.
- Answer telephone calls and assist customers.
- Direct sales leads to appropriate member of sales team.
- Liaise with clients – deal with client enquiries, purchase orders, SBD / Vendor forms.
- Respond to emails and other forms of correspondence.
- Follow-up on material and fighting instructions.
- Promote and sell products and services.
- Explain promotional offers.
- Liaise with all internal stakeholders/departments for sales and after sales.
- Assist with Trade Marketing Initiatives when applicable.
- Update and maintain client database.
- Accurate storage and quick retrieval of information and documentation.
- Ensure all client information is correct in conjunction with the VE Sales Team.
- SAP Purchase Requisitions and Service Entry Sheets.
- Travel arrangements on SAP for all staff (Flights, accommodation, car hire).
- Ordering of stationery for the whole department via SAP.
- Handle all queries and complaints from clients and escalate.
- Answer questions about platforms and services rendered.
- Obtain and listen to audio/visuals and send to Sales Teams across all Provinces allocated to VE Sales.
- Collect data from various key internal business stakeholders and complete quarterly sales meeting data templates and presentations.
- Track sales expenses.
- Retrieve figures for sales reports input.
- Retrieval of daily and weekly tracking of bookings (Internal Sales Role).
- Management of Department’s budget i.e. moving of funds for travel, stationery and refreshments.
- Liaise with procurement.
- Manage teams’ diaries.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and are ready to contribute to the SABC’s success, apply directly through the official SABC careers portal on which this job was posted.
Application Closing Date: 14 August 2026. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!